masthead banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!My name is Geoffrey A. Davis. I'm the Co-Founder/Chair of the James E. Davis Foundation (JEDF) based in Brooklyn, NY. My dedication and commitment to stopping violence has been dauntless. This unwavering determination evolved seventeen years ago when my only brother, slain NYC Councilman James E. Davis (background picture) and I examined ways in which to prevent killings that were permeating our community due to the infestation of drugs.I am a community activist, lecturer, counselor, humanitarian, and dedicated individual. I also Co-founded the Love Yourself Stop The Violence organization and as a result of my beloved brother's assasination inside New York City Hall on July 23, 2003, we formed the James E. Davis Foundation.In New York City we were able to get several buildings, Memorials and a street named after Councilman James E. Davis. For example, The James E. Davis Post Office, The James E. Davis Arts Building, The James E. Davis Members Lounge (inside New York City Hall), The James E. Davis Oak Tree of Peace (inside The Brooklyn Botanic Garden), The James E. Davis Library, James E. Davis Avenue (on Nostrand Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway),The James E. Davis Memorial Tomb Stone (inside Ever Greene Cemetery), and The James E. Davis Training Program.
We have organized and participated in many events geared towards community empowerment including; the Annual James E. Davis Stop Violence Family Day Peace Walk/Concert (Love Yourself Stop The Violence)(our 16th), The Annual James E. Davis Multi Cultural Peace Concert/Memorial (inside New York City Hall)(our 4th), Fashion Exhibits, Aids Walks, Breast Cancer Walks, Career Day at schools, Stop Violence lectures, Scholarship Funds, Health Awareness Education Forums, Job Training and Award ceremonies.Our parent organization, Dedicated To The Struggle, Inc. (D.T.T.S) acts as a catalyst in reaching out to artists who have a desire to be entrepreneurs but are sometimes faced with prejudicial boundaries. DTTS has provided many events that have allowed artist to display their talents. Some events include; Fashion shows, Art Exhibits and Community Award Ceremonies.Thus far, we have launched several James E. Davis Stop Violence Foundation Chapters. For example, The Bronx, NY and Savannah GA. These chapters offer counseling to victims of violence, GED preparation, family support services, job development, computer training, political awareness, teenage father and High School drop out lectures.Once a high school drop-out, I recieved my General Equivalency Diploma (GED). With determination, I went to Kingsborough Community College where I graduated and received an Associate of Arts Degree. I then attended The College of Staten Island, graduated and received a Bachelors of Science Degree. Later, I attended Long Island University Graduate School and received a Masters of Science Degree. Currently I'm persuing my Ph.D.
My life's work has been portrayed in Plays, TV shows and Documentaries accross the country. I've appeard on local, national and international TV, Radio, Magizines and Newspapers. Presently, I'm producing along with the Castillo Theatre a play called, "Love Yourself Stop The Violence, The James E. Davis Story", The Annual James E. Davis Multi-Cultural Peace Breakfast/Memorial (July 18th New York City Hall) and the Annual Peace Walk (Love Yourself Stop The Violence) August 16th.
All media and/or booking inquiries, please contact Mr. Angelo Ellerbee, Double XXposure Media Relations/XX Limited/The Ellerbee Group 1 W 34 St. New York NY 10001 212.629.9404
[email protected], www.dxxnyc.com website. I am a firm believer that one can achieve any goal that he/she sets his/her mind to. I believe that faith in God, self love, determination and a strong sense of character can change the world.JEDF is a volunteer-run grassroots organization that is a subsidiary of Dedicated To The Struggle, Inc which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating in the United States.
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